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AU05 YBK

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,238 mi
Last recorded113,238 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 YBK
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2018 113,238 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 111,101 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 111,099 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 100,308 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 93,000 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 93,000 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 84,813 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 84,813 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

FRONT BRAKE DISC.S DISTORTED

SUSPENTION NOISE TO BE FURTHER INVESTIGATED

Pass 16 May 2013 79,639 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 79,639 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 May 2012 72,961 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 May 2012 72,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 62,066 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 62,066 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 45,625 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

alternator belt cracked

cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Jul 2009 37,994 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 33,457 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Kalos?

Based on 221,978 MOT tests across 15,378 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
4,584
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
15,378
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,912
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 5,314
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,228
position lamp(s) not working 4,054
brake binding 3,580
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AU05 YBK is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2005 Chevrolet Kalos models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 49,312 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Kalos fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,912 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU05 YBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Kalos typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Chevrolet Kalos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU05 YBK is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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